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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,622.34, 15,927.57 and 9,423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,622.34, 15,927.57 and 9,423.27 is: 14,129.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,622.34 : 15,927.57 = 9,423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,622.34/15,927.57 = 9,423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,622.34x = 15,927.57 × 9,423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,622.34x = 150,089,792.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,089,792.55/10,622.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,129.64

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